Myanmar

Many rural communities go without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. We are determined to change that.

WaterAid/Rachel Crews

Myanmar

Capital:

Nay Pyi Taw

Population:

55 million

Area:

676,578

km2

Life in Myanmar is changing dramatically. After decades of military rule, the country is gradually opening up to the world and becoming a democracy.

We opened our Yangon office in 2016 to unlock people's potential with clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. Without all three, people can’t live dignified, healthy lives. With all three, they can break free from poverty and change their lives for good.

Across the country, more than four in five people have clean water and more than three in four have decent toilets. But in many rural communities, where most people live, these figures are among the worst in Asia.

9.7 million people don't have clean water.

Almost 1 in 5 of the population without this essential.

19 million people don't have a decent toilet.

That's 1 in every 5 people.

Over 1160 children under 5 die a year.

Due to water and sanitation-related diseases.

A lack of sustainable public infrastructure and resources has hampered efforts to reach people with these essentials. We will help the Government invest in these areas and ensure strong plans and systems are in place from the start.

What does WaterAid do in Myanmar?

We are already working with Government and agency partners to improve facilities for communities, schools and health centres.

We are researching ways to bring more people the services they need, including menstrual hygiene management in monastic schools, and access to water and toilets for factory communities in Yangon.

We are also highlighting the importance of people’s rights to clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. Together, we can make sure these rights give people the best chance to fulfil their hopes for the future.

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